Dina Sadek, Middle East research fellow at the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab, discusses misinformation on social media about the Israel-Hamas war and Jennifer Briney discusses her podcast "Congressional Dish."
The Supreme Court hears oral argument in Alexander v. South Carolina Conference of the NAACP, a case on the state's congressional redistricting map and race-based gerrymandering.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at the fourth ministerial roundtable on Ukraine during IMF-World Bank meetings in Marrakesh, Morocco. The meeting was held to discuss the status of Ukraine's financial needs amid Russia's ongoing invasion of the country.
Former military, NATO, and foreign service officials discuss the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential for Ukrainian membership in NATO at an event hosted by the Atlantic Council. Topics included suggestions for the Biden administration on ways to best support a Ukrainian victory, how NATO can clearly define a path to membership for Ukraine, and how adversaries view the strength of the U.S. government amid conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.
The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance held a hearing on issues of violent crime that were affecting Washington, DC. Members debated the topic, with Republican leadership alleging Democratic-appointed officials failed to sufficiently prosecute violent crime in the nation's capital, while Democrats said Republicans have not supported policies and federal agencies that would help mitigate such crime. The hearing's witnesses included victims who shared their experiences and DC Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed the administration's worker-centered trade agenda during remarks and a sit-down conversation hosted by the Center for American Progress. She also outlined several of the administration's trade accomplishments. Other topics included ongoing trade negotiations, enforcement actions against countries, and sustainable agriculture. The ambassador also offered her condolences and support for Israel following the weekend's attack by Hamas.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. is monitoring the economic outlook for potential effects from the Israel-Hamas War but so far not much of an impact. She also said the U.S. is not ruling out new sanctions for Iran and Hamas. Secretary Yellen spoke about these topics and more during a news conference on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.
President Biden was joined by lawmakers and bureaucrats in the White House's Rose Garden to announce new federal regulations for "junk fees" consumers often see on bills. He said the regulations would require businesses to be more transparent about their pricing practices.
Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff, and Katie Porter participated in a forum for the 2024 race for candidates seeking the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in California co-hosted by the National Union of Healthcare Workers, Roll Call, and Courage California. Among the topics debated were the cost of living, support for unionized workers, and California's homeless population.
Historian Andrew Roberts calls our guest Kenneth Rendell the "manuscript whisperer." Rendell's new book is about his travelling the world during his career buying and selling significant historical letters and documents, from the Renaissance to the present day. The title of his book is "Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History." One of the stories he tells is about his role in determining whether the Hitler diaries, published in 1983, were real or fake.
Ithaca College professor Michael Trotti discussed the escalating tensions between colonists and the British government before the American Revolution. Ithaca College is located in New York.
New York's Hofstra University hosted a three-day conference on Barack Obama's presidency, including a discussion on executive branch policy making. Speakers included Obama White House chief of staff Jacob Lew and author Chris Whipple.
New York's Hofstra University hosted a three-day conference on Barack Obama's presidency, including a discussion on his foreign policies. Speakers included New York Times White House reporter Peter Baker and Obama administration deputy national security adviser Benjamin Rhodes.
The National Constitution Center looked at how the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution evolved and its role in the American democratic system. This event was held at the Constitution Center's Philadelphia headquarters.
Historian Andrew Roberts calls our guest Kenneth Rendell the "manuscript whisperer." Rendell's new book is about his travelling the world during his career buying and selling significant historical letters and documents, from the Renaissance to the present day. The title of his book is "Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History." One of the stories he tells is about his role in determining whether the Hitler diaries, published in 1983, were real or fake.
New York's Hofstra University hosted a three-day conference on Barack Obama's presidency, including a discussion on his foreign policies. Speakers included New York Times White House reporter Peter Baker and Obama administration deputy national security adviser Benjamin Rhodes.
Ithaca College professor Michael Trotti discussed the escalating tensions between colonists and the British government before the American Revolution. Ithaca College is located in New York.
New York's Hofstra University hosted a three-day conference on Barack Obama's presidency, including a discussion on executive branch policy making. Speakers included Obama White House chief of staff Jacob Lew and author Chris Whipple.
New York's Hofstra University hosted a three-day conference on Barack Obama's presidency, including a discussion on his foreign policies. Speakers included New York Times White House reporter Peter Baker and Obama administration deputy national security adviser Benjamin Rhodes.
The National Constitution Center looked at how the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution evolved and its role in the American democratic system. This event was held at the Constitution Center's Philadelphia headquarters.
Historian Andrew Roberts calls our guest Kenneth Rendell the "manuscript whisperer." Rendell's new book is about his travelling the world during his career buying and selling significant historical letters and documents, from the Renaissance to the present day. The title of his book is "Safeguarding History: Trailblazing Adventures Inside the Worlds of Collecting and Forging History." One of the stories he tells is about his role in determining whether the Hitler diaries, published in 1983, were real or fake.
